Get your jab on the GO at Lakehead U in Orillia Wednesday
Many got a shot of a COVID-19 vaccine at the GO-Vaxx Bus while it was stationed outside the Tanger Outlet Mall in Cookstown on Sun. Sept. 5, 2021 (Amanda Hicks/CTV News Barrie)
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Lakehead University students and staff won't have to go far to get vaccinated with the province's Go-Vaxx bus heading up Highway 11 on Wednesday.
The bus will be set up at the Orillia Campus from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for those wanting and eligible to get their first or second jab.
People wanting to get vaccinated are reminded to:
- Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card or birth certificate.
- Eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
- Dress for the weather in case there is a lineup.
- Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin.
- Do not visit the GO-VAXX bus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
Vaccinations will be available for students, staff, and community members born before 2009. No appointment is necessary
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